Posted on May 14, 2010 - by Blackhawk Staff Writer

Keep those pesky mosquitoes away!

Mosquito Abatement Tips and Hints

Have you already started hearing that annoying little buzz in your ear? Mosquito season is upon us and to help you have a more pleasant outdoor season, we wanted to provide a few hints and ideas to keep these unwanted pests to a minimum.

Mosquito Dunks: These simple dunks are a natural, organic way to eliminate mosquitoes in standing water. One dunk typically treats 100 square feet of water for up to 30 days. You can purchase these dunks in several places and they typically sell for about $20 for 20 dunks. We found some great products on E-Bay and Amazon (just search “mosquito dunks”).

Bat Houses: One of the best mosquito abatement options comes at night! One adult bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour. The best method of attracting these mosquito-eating machines is to install bat houses. Visit www.BatConservation.com to view plans for building your own bat house. You can also purchase DIY kits or ready-made structures.